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Crime rate in Buttaba, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,204 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 49 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 24 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.12% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Buttaba crime trends

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Buttaba crime compared

Top crime types in Buttaba:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Buttaba there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buttaba

    1 in 151

    In 2025 in Buttaba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Buttaba

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Buttaba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Buttaba rank in crime?

Buttaba suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Buttaba a safe suburb?

Buttaba suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Buttaba?

The top crime types in Buttaba are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Buttaba?

13 Theft cases were reported in Buttaba in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Buttaba?

Crime in Buttaba has increased by 16.67% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Buttaba in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buttaba in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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